gung6 cyu2共處共处

Jyutpinggung6 cyu2

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Uncommon

Definition

To live together, coexist, or get along with one another in the same place.

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How it's used

This word carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to everyday verbs like 相處. It is frequently used in contexts involving long term cohabitation or the challenge of maintaining harmony in a shared space. While it can describe physical proximity, it often implies the psychological aspect of managing a relationship.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋gung6共cyu3處zo2咗hou2好noi6耐laa3喇。

We have been living together for a long time.

nei5你dim2點joeng2樣tung4同keoi5佢gung6共cyu3處㗎？

How do you get along with him?

Common phrases

gung6共cyu3處jat1一sat1室

to be together in the same room

wo4和ping4平gung6共cyu5處

to coexist peacefully

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of 相處, but 共處 emphasizes the state of sharing a space or environment rather than just the quality of the interpersonal interaction.